Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to solve the world’s most complex problems. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Solipsys, a wholly owned subsidiary of Collins Aerospace/RTX, specializes in command and control software systems for both commercial and government customers.

This onsite position in Fulton, MD requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance, with an active clearance required from day one. Some travel to customer sites will be necessary.

About the role

As a principal systems engineer, you will focus on systems modeling and analysis for challenging software development projects. You will contribute to advancements in Multi-Sensor and Information Fusion, Networked Situational Awareness, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, and Visualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and code critical capabilities in an active Agile environment.
• Develop innovative features for new real-time situational awareness Command & Control (C2) systems.
• Collaborate in a team environment to design, architect, and innovate software solutions.
• Build positive relationships with customers, internal teams, and external partners.
• Travel to customer sites for demos, integration, and support.

Requirements

• Experience as a Systems Analyst/System Engineer in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Working knowledge of developing system models and simulations, and complex algorithmic solutions in tools such as MATLAB.
• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• M.S. in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or another Engineering-related discipline.
• Experience with Command and Control (C2), Surveillance/Radars, Air Traffic Control, Mission Planning, Missile Systems, or Combat/Fire Control systems.
• Experience with radar sensor integration, track filtering, track management techniques, cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning), Adoption Assistance, and Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness rewards program (Healthy You Incentives).
• Virtual doctor visits (Doctor on Demand) and second opinion program (Teladoc Medical Experts).
• Child and elder care services (Bright Horizons).

Eligible for relocation assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $118,300 – $224,900 USD. The range reflects all experience levels, and RTX considers factors such as role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills when extending an offer.